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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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